Rolpa is named after Rolpathum, which is not actually located in Rolpa but is in Salyan. If you are interested in exploring the civil war in Nepal, a visit to Rolpa is a must.
The civil war commenced on February 14, 1996, with the attack on the Holeri police station in Rolpa. Thabang served as the Maoist capital of the Civil War, and you can also view the People’s War Memorial Viewtower, established in 2022. Rolpa offers a significant location to delve into Nepal’s modern war history.